Category Archives: City News
FBCC adopts FY2020-2021 millage rate, budget on 3-2 vote
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 23, 2020 During a 45-minute [...]
Sep
Get to know your Fernandina Beach City Commission candidates – Group 3
September 22, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer presented four written questions to candidates seeking [...]
Sep
“Community Hub” for feed back on City of Fernandina Beach Riverfront Park
City of Fernandina Beach September 22, 2020 A Community Hub has been established to elicit [...]
Sep
Get to know your City Commission candidates – Group 2
September 21, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer presented four written questions to candidates seeking [...]
Sep
“An Alternative Viewpoint” on the City Budget – An Opinion
By Chip Ross City Commissioner September 21, 2020 An “Alternative Viewpoint” to Commissioner Mike Lednovich’s [...]
Sep
Get to know your Fernandina Beach City Commission Candidates – Group 1
September 20, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer presented four written questions to candidates seeking [...]
Sep
Mayor declares September 2020 “Brain Aneurism Awareness Month” in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 18, 2020 Members of [...]
Sep
City Commissioners discuss Covid impact on local community
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analysts September 18, 2020 Some of the [...]
Sep
Community Hub available for comments on Fernandina Beach waterfront park design
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Office of the City Manager City of Fernandina Beach 204 Ash Street [...]
Sep
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Charter Officers
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach September 18, 2020 In last week’s article, I [...]
Sep
FBCC evaluates Charter Officers’ performances for the year
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 16, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Sep
FBCC updated on downtown waterfront studies, plans, costs
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 16, 2020 Prior to being [...]
Sep
Investigations continue into solving contamination problems in Escambia Slough
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 16, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Sep
“There’s fat in the proposed budget . . .” An opinion
By City Commissioner Mike Lednovich September 15, 2020 There’s fat in the proposed budget, so [...]
Sep
Conservation Trust Fund donation and matching program opprotunity
City of Fernandina Beach Submitted by Kelly Gibson Planning Director September 11, 2020 In August, [...]
Sep
Sturges in the running for City Commission Group 2
David Sturges Fernandina Beach City Commission Candidate Group 2 [email protected] September 11, 2020 Fernandina Beach [...]
Sep
Weekly Comments from Dale Martin: City elections approaching
Submitted by Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager September 11, 2020 With the conclusion of [...]
Sep
FBCC holds first Public Hearing on proposed FY2020/21 millage rate, budget
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 9, 2020 The City of [...]
Sep
North Florida Land Trust announces a $100,000 Match for the Amelia Forever Campaign
North Florida Land Trust PRESS RELEASE September 5, 2020 North Florida Land Trust is asking [...]
Sep
Phillips in the race for Fernandina Beach City Commission Group 1
By Marian Phillips Candidate for Fernandina Beach City Commission Group 1 September 8, 2020 My [...]
Sep
On Commissioners expressing personal political views.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 8, 2020 Recently, no doubt [...]
Sep
Where we stand with FEMA for repair and replacement of marina docks
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 7, 2020 This is not [...]
Sep
Diamond could be your best friend!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 7, 2020 The Nassau [...]
Sep
Fuel line leak discovered at City Marina further delaying return to full operating status
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 5, 2020 And just when [...]
Sep
Accomplished amateur triathlete’s memory honored with lap swim
City of Fernandina Beach September 1, 2020
Sep
Fernandina Main Street anticipates new Executive Director in October
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 4, 2020 Fernandina Beach [...]
Sep
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach September 4, 2020 This weekend is the traditional [...]
Sep
8 Flags Playscapes provides update on Simmons Road Park
By Benjamin Morrison Vice-President 8 Flags Playscapes September 3, 2020 As many of you have [...]
Sep
Work to begin on Simmons Road Park
City of Fernandina Beach September 3, 2020 Beginning this week, our friends and neighbors [...]
Sep
FBCC tackles beach problems: beach accesses, dune management
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 2, 2020 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Sep
FBCC votes 5-0 to replace Westrec with Oasis Marinas management services
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 2, 2020 The City of [...]
Sep
Road work this week on S. Wolff Street
City of Fernandina Beach Media Release September 1, 2020 The Stormwater crew is working [...]
Sep
To be a 501(c)(3) or not to be? That is the question. And an opinion.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 1, 2020 Following publication [...]
Sep
Dune decisions: An opinion
Submitted by Chip Ross Fernandina Beach City Commissioner August 31, 2020 Recently grants for dune [...]
Aug
Conserve Amelia Now, Inc.: Setting the record straight? Or confusing it more?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 31, 2020 Conserve Amelia Now, [...]
Aug
Fernandina Beach Police Department receives training on the role of unconscious bias in building inclusive communities
Fernandina Beach Police Department August 29, 2020 “Samir shared that his work this month with [...]
Aug
City submits first appeal for FEMA reimbursements for Fernandina Harbor Marina
August 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer is posting the first appeal letter to [...]
Aug
Report on major contribution$ to City Commission Candidates for November 3 Election
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 28, 2020 Some local residents [...]
Aug
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Regional response to census disappointing
By Dale Martin August 28, 2020 As the calendar turns to September, it is imperative [...]
Aug
City budget process is broken – An opinion
By Jack Knocke Common Sense Fernandina Beach August 26, 2020 When I got involved with [...]
Aug
Fernandina Beach seeks $500K from Nassau County to assist in recreation facility upgrades, repairs
Submitted by Cindy Jackson Reporter August 25, 2020 Making a special appearance at the August [...]
Aug
MAB holds firm on retaining Westrec to manage Fernandina Harbor Marina for the near future
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 25, 2020 The Marina Advisory [...]
Aug
E. coli levels high in Escambia Slough
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 22, 2020 The Escambia Slough [...]
Aug
City ball fields may open for youth league practice provided conditions are met
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 21, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Aug
July FY2019/2020 Budget Report for Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 19, 2020 City of [...]
Aug
August 26, 2020: Women’s Equality Day in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 19, 2020 The City of [...]
Aug
City of Fernandina Beach honors Dr. Farid Ullah for a lifetime of service
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 19, 2020 Not every small [...]
Aug
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Compliance with building codes
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach August 14, 2020 An ongoing effort of the [...]
Aug
Will Bosque Bello provide future alternatives to in-ground burials?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 13, 2020 In [...]
Aug
MREC to recommend Oasis Marinas as best qualified bidder to MAB, FBCC
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 13, 2020 The Marina [...]
Aug
2nd FBCC Budget Workshop generates little discussion, no public input
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 12, 2020 The Fernandina [...]
Aug
Consider helping Monday night’s fire victims via Go Fund Me
From the GoFundMe page set up by Evelyn Baird to benefit Joyce Coes and her [...]
Aug
Calculate your City of Fernandina Beach property taxes
From The City of Fernandina Beach website FBFLus August 10, 2020 The City of Fernandina [...]
Aug
Intense evening lightning storm results in residential structure fire at 1211 Jasmine Street in Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief Press Release August 10, 2020 At 10:27 [...]
Aug
A reminder for city residents to participate in a survey on sanitation services
City of Fernandina Beach August 10, 2020 Editor’s Note: To view Suanne Z. Thamm’s previous [...]
Aug
City of Fernandina Beach seeking citizen input on satisfaction with sanitation services
From the City of Fernandina Beach August 7, 2020 The City is conducting a survey [...]
Aug
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “Touching on a variety of issues”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach August 7, 2020 Garbage Collection- Advanced Disposal Services [...]
Aug
Fleet Management in the City of Fernandina Beach: 2020/2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 6, 2020 In response to [...]
Aug
He’s just Ducky!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 5, 2020 The Nassau Humane [...]
Aug
FBCC discusses revised FY2020/21 City Budget
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 6, 2020 Meeting in Workshop [...]
Aug
Proclamation of sympathy to the family of the late Jovan Leonard Richo, Sr.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 5, 2020 Fernandina Beach Mayor [...]
Aug
Reminder to candidates: Campaign Signs are not allowed on public property
City of Fernandina Beach August 1, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach would like to [...]
Jul
Bach Announces Changes to Marina RFP Evaluation Process
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 29, 2020 At the end [...]
Jul
FBCC adopts tentative millage rate for FY2020/21 at adjusted rollback rate
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 29, 2020 At a Special [...]
Jul
Marina RFP Evaluation Committee solicits input from Marina Advisory Board
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 28, 2020 The recently formed [...]
Jul
City Hall Building Department offices move to temporary location
City of Fernandina Beach July 28, 2020
Jul
Who pays taxes in Fernandina Beach? An Opinion
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 27, 2020 A person doesn’t [...]
Jul
Proposed Charter change heading to November ballot in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 24, 2020 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Jul
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – A City budget message
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 24, 2020 Honorable City Commissioners, Residents, and Staff [...]
Jul
City of Fernandina Beach appears close to hiring new marina management company
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 23, 2020 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Jul
Fernandina Beach cancels upcoming special events due to Covid-19 concerns
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 22, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Jul
City Manager presents his 2020/21 Budget to FBCC
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 22, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Jul
Denise K. Matson appointed City Human Resources Director
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 17, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Jul
And they’re off: 2020 City Commission races officially underway!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 17, 2020 As of [...]
Jul